The UK government plans to cut over 10,000 civil service jobs as part of a new campaign to enhance efficiency and reduce spending, with the Chancellor pushing departments to find 5% cuts amid growing demands from Brexit and the COVID pandemic.

Israeli forces have escalated their offensive in Syria, targeting and seizing military sites across the country, resulting in increased tension in the region and raising concerns over potential wider conflicts.

Individuals held in a Syrian underground facility, described as a site of extreme suffering by Assad’s regime, experience a complex mix of hope and despair as efforts are made to free them from harsh conditions.

Rebels have taken control of Damascus, prompting Assad to seek refuge in Moscow after a swift and decisive offensive that marks the end of his decades-long regime.